Male watches Orient Star RE-AY0121A Classic Moon Phase M45 F7 Lake Tazawa Limited Edition

The Orient Star RE-AY0121A Classic Moon Phase Lake Tazawa Limited Edition watch offers an unusual yet clean dial and an elegant design, thanks to which the watch is a suitable accessory for a shirt or jacket. However, it is also great for everyday wear.

The latest version of the Orient Star Moon Phase remains faithful to the original design from 2017, when the brand launched its first mechanical watch with the moon phase function within the classic collection, which quickly became the brand's flagship. This new, carefully crafted design is again inspired by nature and the model for the mother-of-pearl dial is the reflection of the moon on Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. The watch can boast excellent quality and careful craftsmanship, which is synonymous with ORIENT STAR. Thanks to its specific appearance, it is a great choice when selecting elegant men's watches.

The watch stands out with its level of workmanship, unmistakable design, lines and details of the case, strap and dial. The case of the Orient RE-AY0121A00B is made of stainless steel. Inside, we find the Orient F7M65 mechanical movement, which is equipped with automatic winding and a power reserve of 50 hours. This movement also features stopping of the seconds hand when setting the watch (so-called hacking) and an interesting complication is the power reserve indicator at the 12 o'clock position. Many will appreciate the date with moon phase executed in a sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position. The operation of the movement, working at a frequency of 21600 vibrations/hour, can be observed thanks to the transparent case back. The case back is protected by a sapphire crystal.

The unusual brown mother-of-pearl dial, reminiscent of Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture during a winter night, stands out with good legibility and is protected by a sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating. In addition to the special dial, the owner will also appreciate details such as the hands, applied numerals, signed crown, colour finish of the bezel, or the finishing of the case and transitions of polished and brushed surfaces. The water resistance of this model is 50 m, so the watch can easily withstand normal contact with water, such as rain, and exceptionally a shower. The case is complemented by a smooth brown cordovan leather strap, finished with a folding buckle with side opening. Thanks to the case diameter of 41 mm, the watch is suitable for most men's wrists.

The limited edition is limited to only 180 pieces, and attracts with a mother-of-pearl dial that poetically depicts Lake Tazawa during a winter night. The watch also belongs to the new Orient Star M45 watch collection inspired by the Pleiades star cluster, also known in Japan as “Subaru”.

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• Limited edition Orient Star Classic Moon Phase in a new design